Outback Steakhouse

1151 Interstate 20 W
Arlington, TX 76017

Kolya R. writes: Overrated.     Outback has a ruthless advertising campaign, and after years of bombardment, I wanted to give it a try.
The salad was good, as was the potato, but the steak itself was way too small.     It tasted good, but by golly, I want a BIG Steak!

Texas de Brazil

15101 Addison Rd
Addison, TX 75001

Amy B. writes: Meh.  Have been a few time now.  I just get the salad bar now for 1/2 price b/c honestly the meat isn't that great, and you can stuff yourself w/ the salad bar & soup (which is pretty good).  Not my choice if we are going out to eat.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

5600 W Lovers Ln Ste 128
Dallas, TX 75209

Jill W. writes: Tasty food.  Good bang for the buck  This place is very popular with the HP Scots, so expect a lot of high schoolers if you go at lunch time.  I took 30 kids there once though (chaperoning a dance), and we got through the line really quickly, so even…

Nickel Mania

2661 Midway Rd Ste 218
Carrollton, TX 75006

Kristen C. writes: Looking for something to do with the kids on a rainy afternoon and don't want to spend much money?  Then Nickel Mania is an option.  The name itself is a little misleading or maybe I just didn't understand the concept.  I figured all the games were a…

Pei Wei Asian Diner

7600 N MacArthur Blvd
MacArthur Crossing
Irving, TX 75063

Rachel W. writes: Disclaimer: Don't go to Pei Wei for totally real, absolutely homemade Asian cuisine.

Pei Wei is "quick casual" dining. And they excel in this. It's my hope that they'll deliver one day, because it's good food at awesome prices (and ALOT of food) -…

Kaliente

4350 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Cesar D. writes: let me say first that I always call it Kaliente with a "K" - knowing its a "C".
I dont know why i even went here. but i got frisked at the door, there was a rancid urine smell in the air, and after all di all my beer ordering - i find they dont…

Old 7 Hamburger Cafe

3930 Glade Rd
Ste 101
Colleyville, TX 76034

karin b. writes: Very good Mom/Pop burger place with fantastic (one size) hand made milkshakes.  Located in an (still open) Albertson's strip center, they stay pretty busy during the day due to NO other NON-fast food establishments around.   They have good burgers…

The Cape

2704 Worthington St
Dallas, TX 75334

Erik B. writes: So I'm torn between 2 and 3 stars.  I've been here a few times...mainly because they have these $2 cocktails....all day/night long.  The place is new, but of the four times that I've been there, the service has be seriously lacking.  It seemed as…

Danika's Cafe

132 N Peak St
Dallas, TX 75334

evan h. writes: Close your eyes and pretend you are on Dean Keaton Blvd. in Austin and you just woke-up from a long night of whatever. Now open your eyes and forget you are pretending. I don't know where the hell this cafe gets its' name, but it definitely gets its'…

Dulce Interior Consignment

2914 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Laura R. writes: Dulce is not your typical furniture consignment store. This is the store where Highland Park women dump their "old" Cantoni dining room tables and Art Deco-era buffets when they're sick of them.

Having said that, the store is (predictably) expensive…

Centennial Fine Wine & Spirits

1600 W Northwest Hwy
Dallas, TX 75220

Diego S. writes: So, I live in Irving, TX at the moment.  What sucks big time is Irving is a dry city...meaning uptight people made enough of a fuss to force Irving to not sell beer/wine/liquor in its city limits.

This means you have to be ghetto and drive into Dallas…

Oram Street

Oram St
Dallas, TX 75209

Nico M. writes: This is where the hipsters live. This is where the hipsters party. This is where you go after the bars close, and this is where you pass out on "some dude's lawn." This little strip of land has been possessed by hipsters ans scenesters for years . .…

Sushi Minami

7752 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX 75230

Joseph B. writes: Brand New sushi restauant! It's located in the next complex of Asian Mint. Lunch specials were pretty decent. Less than 10 bucks for a salmon bento box! Their rolls were basically normal priced and pretty decent. Sushi chefs are pretty cool and…

Dunkin Donuts

2001 Coit Rd Ste 321
Plano, TX 75075

Liz L. writes: Dunkin Donuts, how I love thee.  You sustained me with your cheap coffee and donut holes through late night studying sessions for AcDec in high school (am I outing the nerd in me?).

Titan Comics

3701 W Northwest Hwy
Ste 125
Dallas, TX 75220

Kevin H. writes: Ya know that Twilight Zone with Burgess Meredith where he's a bank teller who wishes everyone would leave him alone so that he could spend all his time reading books, and then when everyone's killed in nuclear Armageddon he scours the library, grabs…

Tahitian Noni

3000 Blackburn St
Dallas, TX 75204

Andrew K. writes: The Tahitian Noni Cafe is tied to the Tahitian Noni store, which sells - you guessed it - Noni juice. Noni juice is only found in Tahiti and is claimed to be responsible for having uber-healing powers. It supposedly has some mega-antioxidants that…

Billiard Bar

1920 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Matt F. writes: For a fun sociology experiment, go to Billiard bar on a busy night.  Most weekdays will work, especially Wednesdays.  Bump elbows with the somewhat-thuggish clientele as you jostle for space in the front half of the bar.  Then, step over to the pool…

University of Texas at Dallas

800 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080

Frank Y. writes: A good no-frills university a reasonable price, if you are an in-state resident.  Your bill is on the house if you're one of the lucky ones, but it kinda reeks of desperation for a good clientele.  To use an analogy, good parties tend to have long…

Clear Ultra Lounge

1313 Main St
Dallas, TX 75202

Clay F. writes: What was my first impression of Clear?  I found myself asking, "Why didn't I just go to Wish?" Honestly, I feel like I say it too much but it really must be said: Why the hell does everyone insist on painting their new ultra lounge white? Does that…

Tian Tian Supermarket

400 N Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081

Jeremy H. writes: Having moved from Madison, WI, I was happy to find Tian Tian located near Dallas so I could get my fix of asian groceries.  While I've only briefly checked out some other asian groceries, I've been here many times and have been satisfied with my…

Regal Keystone Park 16

13933 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75243

Frank Y. writes: This average cinema is still quite nice with stadium seating, but they might be struggling with poor attendance.  Don't count on sharing the movie with a large audience, especially at a matinee.

Adults: $9
Discount: $7

Jumbo Super Buffet

730 W Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75080

Frank Y. writes: Gluttony for cheap.  After checking this restaurant's scores with the public health dept, you may be committing a few other sins when you eat here.  Even so, I come here for the simple sushi, which is actually quite good here.  If you die, it's only…

Holiday Inn Select

1655 N Central Expy
Richardson, TX 75080

Frank Y. writes: I used to attend catered meetings here.  The food is good and the facilities can accommodate pretty much whatever you need.  Haven't seen the rooms though.

Taj Express

4436 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

deno f. writes: The moment I walked in the door was the exact moment the kitchen door opened and this great billowing aroma of tandoori chicken wafted around me.   I ran to the front of the buffet line knocking every man, woman and child out of my way so I could get…

Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant

4812 Bryan St
Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75204

Jeremy M. writes: Mai's is a place I've been visiting for a long time now and I can't say it's really hit or miss, if I had to go one way or the other, I'd say it's a hit in my book.  You can bring your wine right on in, no corkage fee, the rocket shrimp always come…

Tradicion

4334 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX 75334

Van P. writes: A new Mexican restaurant has quietly opened on Lemmon in Uptown: Tradicion.  The second child of Ricardo Avilas, who owns Avilas on Maple (reputed to be a well-kept, authentic Mexi secret, but I still haven't been there), it's supposed to be the more…

Potbelly Sandwich Works

5717 Legacy Dr
Plano, TX 75024

Robert T. writes: This place is easily my favorite sandwich chain. It used to be a necessary diversion each time I went to Chicago (along with Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinders, but that's a different story), but then they went and expanded to Texas. Whooo hooo!

Here's…

Off Campus Books

581 W Campbell Rd Ste 101
Richardson, TX 75080

Frank Y. writes: With all that space formerly occupied by Eckerd's, there is a lot of potential.  Kudos for competing against the campus bookstore.  But what is there to buy here?  How about some stuff not related to the university, like used books?

Women's Museum the

3800 Parry Ave
Dallas, TX 75226

Catherine C. writes: The Women's Museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian, and its home is nestled in Fair Park -- the largest intact collection of Art Deco architecture in the U.S. Exhibits celebrate all things female through interactive exhibits, videos, and…

Dodie's Seafood Cafe

2626 N Josey Ln
Carrollton, TX 75007

Glenn S. writes: The original Dodie's on lower Greenville was opened in 1989 in an attempt to bring authentic New Orleans cooking to the Metroplex. The Carrollton offshoot is operated by different owners , however.

I have been to the Carrollton location on a number of…

Tampopo Japanese Cafe

6130 Greenville Ave
Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75206

Francesca L. writes: Bleh. My friends and I argued over what to eat until someone offered to drive and pick up take out from this place. I hadn't tried it yet and Joe and I always saw it and planned to..so I was like, "cool". Anyway my friends come back with bags of…

Prego Pasta House

4930 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Sameer M. writes: Good food, dimly lit.  It's like Campisi's used to be 20 years ago.  Busy as all get out.  Take out and delivery.  Very decent food.  However, as new places open, I still think it's going to be difficult for places like Campisi's and Prego's to…

Thai Noodle & Rice

2634 N Fitzhugh Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Diana J. writes: Went here with a family relative and wow, I'm glad I did.
Authentic, fresh, and made by REAL THAI people it was very good.
We had the lunch special and it was plentiful with a soup in the beginning of the meal.
My chicken spicy fried rice was so spicy I…

Smu Bookstore Barnes and Noble Booksellers

3060 Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75205

Frank Y. writes: Is this Barnes and Noble, what I have, or is this the SMU Bookstore?  I know it's the SMU Bookstore, but it says Barnes and Noble Booksellers.

Royal Wok Chinese Restaurant

2560 Royal Ln Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75229

David C. writes: The chef/ owner, got his U.S. start in Michigan at my friends restaurant.  He handmakes his noodles which is why the consistency is so firm.  The Ja Jang Myun and Jam bong are definitely his best dishes but the fried chicken wings are pretty good…

Alley Oops

1115 N Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75203

Catherine C. writes: If it's possible for a sports bar to be quaint and charming, that's Alley Oops. Located in a remodeled home near Lake Cliff Park, it feels a bit like a fraternity house (but much cleaner, quieter, and better-smelling). Most of the year it seems to…

Mr Gatti's Pizza

7801 Alma Dr
Plano, TX 75025

Shannon H. writes: Decent pizza, delivery can be a bit slow.  My wife would probably rate this place as a four or five star, but our pizza preferences differ.

My personal favorite is the veggie pizza, add jalapenos.

Javalato

6125 Berkshire Ln
Dallas, TX 75225

Jill W. writes: I love this place!  I like the chairs; I like the gelato; I like the employees; I even like the bathrooms (well, the girl's one at least).  This shop was recently sold to a larger company, but hopefully that doesn't change anything because I like it…